COVID-19 Vaccine
Individuals age 6 months and older can receive an updated 2023-2024 COVID vaccine at Primary Health, as long as they have not received another COVID vaccine in the past two months.
Vaccines are offered on a walk-in basis, and there is no cost with most insurance plans. Availability may vary due to demand at each location.
Patients 18 and under can receive their vaccine at Meridian Pediatrics or Nampa Pediatrics:
For their convenience, parents/guardians may also receive their vaccine at these clinics
- Pfizer BioNtech 6 months – 4 years
- Pfizer BioNTech 5 – 11 years
- Pfizer Comirnaty for ages 12+
Patients 19+ may visit any urgent care location:
- Pfizer Comirnaty for ages 12+
Vaccine for children who are uninsured or have Medicaid is not yet available. Please check back soon for more information.
Visit the CDC website for information on staying up-to-date on COVID vaccine.
COVID-19 and Illness Testing
Patients with or without symptoms can walk in to any Primary Health urgent care clinic to be tested for COVID or other illnesses. Most PCR test results are back in 48 hours or less.
Please provide insurance information if you would like us to bill your insurance company. Most insurance plans cover the cost of COVID testing and the associated visit; copays and deductibles may apply.
For patients who are uninsured, federal programs no longer cover the cost of COVID testing. We offer a discount on some services if paid in full at the time of visit. Otherwise, we accept regular monthly payments.
Self-pay rates for COVID testing:
- PCR test - $124 plus nurse or provider fee
- Antigen rapid test - $52 plus nurse or provider fee
Masks are required for patients with COVID symptoms or COVID exposure within the past 10 days. Children age 17 and younger may be seen in Pediatric Urgent Care, and are also welcome at all other Primary Health locations.
Download a copy of the Coronavirus Patient Handout here.
Symptoms or Exposure: When to Get Tested
People with COVID-19 symptoms should be tested regardless of their vaccination status. Testing is critical when it comes to understanding how the virus is spreading, so patients can isolate as necessary and health care providers can plan for community needs.
- People who have known exposure to someone with suspected/confirmed COVID-19:
- Wear a mask for 10 days (even if vaccinated), and get tested on day 5 after exposure
- If symptoms develop after exposure, get tested right away and quarantine at home
- Anyone who tests negative after being exposed to COVID-19 but then develops any COVID symptoms should be tested again immediately.
COVID treatments
Some limited treatments are available for COVID. Therapeutic options are restricted to certain age groups and within certain timeframes of symptoms, for people with certain medical conditions, and available only to those who are not on medications that could cause serious drug-drug interactions. If you are interested in treatment options, please see a urgent care provider or your primary care provider to discuss your options.
View the Patient Questionnaire that will be given to any patient seeking treatment with Paxlovid. View the FDA’s fact sheet for patients considering Paxlovid treatment.
Vaccine Info Updated 9/27/23
Mask Policy Updated 4/11/23
General Questions
If you have general questions about coronavirus in Idaho, please call your local health district (numbers below) or click here to learn more about coronavirus in Idaho.
Southwest District Health: 208-455-5411
Central District Health: 208-375-5211